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The Washington Commanders sent a message with their opening offensive script. Leaning on their run game to great success on “Monday Night Football” against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Commanders showed why their reported decision to move on from running back Brian Robinson could be wise. On the offense’s first play

Veteran offensive guard Dalton Risner is set to visit the Bengals on Tuesday, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Risner named the Bengals as one of his potential landing spots back in April. Months later, he will go to Cincinnati with the hopes of signing with his third NFL team. The 30-year-old spent

The last few days have brought a flurry of updates regarding Trey Hendrickson‘s persisting standoff with the Bengals, though there seems to be no real progress regarding contract or trade talks.  Hendrickson and the Bengals reached an agreement on the length and value of an extension weeks ago, according to

The last few days have brought a flurry of updates regarding Trey Hendrickson‘s persisting standoff with the Bengals, though there seems to be no real progress regarding contract or trade talks Hendrickson and the Bengals reached an agreement on the length and value of an extension weeks ago, according to

Minnesota Vikings‘ superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson hasn’t practiced since the second day of training camp. He’s struggled with hamstring injuries in the past, and he’s dealing with another one right now. Jefferson tweaked his left hamstring just days into training camp, and the Vikings have been slow-playing his return

Felix Anudike-Uzomah‘s third NFL season has ended before it began. The Chiefs will moved him to injured reserve, per a team announcement. A strained hamstring will result in this move. Earlier today, head coach Andy Reid noted (via ESPN’s Nate Tice) that taking the IR route was a consideration. Now that it

Cleveland Browns insider Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand noted late Sunday night that head coach Kevin Stefanski was “undoubtedly” going to name veteran Joe Flacco the team’s Week 1 starting quarterback as soon as Tuesday.  It turns out Stefanski didn’t need to wait that long.  Kelsey Russo of the Browns’

The first official candidate for the NFLPA’s full-time executive director position has emerged. A familiar face is once again showing interest in the gig. Former quarterback Matt Schaub detailed in a lengthy Go Long piece (written alongside Jason Cole) his decision to pursue the full-time leadership position. David White – the runner-up to Lloyd Howell in the 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles upgraded their wide receiver room Sunday by trading tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round pick to the Houston Texans for WR John Metchie and a sixth-round pick. The move seems like a minor one to add depth to a top-heavy receiving corps, but it could signal

Matt Judon‘s Monday visit with the Dolphins brought about the expectation of a deal. To no surprise, an agreement has indeed been reached. Judon is heading to Miami on a one-year deal, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Colleague Tom Pelissero adds this pact has a maximum value

The Baltimore Ravens are quickly realizing why the Green Bay Packers wanted Jaire Alexander to take a pay cut this offseason. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback is one of the best players on the field when he’s healthy, but he has only played in 34 games since 2021.  Alexander has

Last season further entrenched the Bills in an impressive but unfortunate contingent in NFL history. In booking a seventh playoff berth in eight seasons (six of those with Josh Allen at the helm), this Buffalo nucleus is firmly among the best — along with the Air Coryell Chargers, Marty Schottenheimer‘s

Los Angeles Rams fans received some good news at the start of their workweeks when they learned on Monday that quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced for the first time during training camp on Monday as he works to fully recover from a lingering back issue.  However, Rams head coach Sean McVay

Christian Kuntz exited the Steelers’ second preseason game due to injury. The veteran long snapper is now set to miss time. Kuntz suffered an injury to his sternum on Saturday, and Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show reports it is believed to be broken. Provided that is indeed the case, Kuntz is

The Los Angeles Rams got some welcome news Monday morning when starting quarterback Matthew Stafford returned to practice after weeks on the sidelines.  Stafford, 37, has been sidelined since the start of training camp due to a back issue, but was a full participant in Monday’s practice and took part

Following his second individual throwing session, Matthew Stafford has managed to suit up for practice. The Rams’ starting quarterback participated in his first training camp workout on Monday. Last week had been targeted as return date in Stafford’s case. Exercising an abundance of caution, the Rams instead elected to keep him

Per Bobby Kownack of the NFL’s website, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen insisted shortly after his club’s 23-19 preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday that he was “very close” to naming either Anthony Richardson Sr. or Daniel Jones the Colts’ Week 1 starting quarterback.  For an article published on Monday afternoon,

Gabe Davis has been on the Steelers’ radar for much of the offseason. No signing has come about yet, but that could change in the near future. Davis is set to travel to Pittsburgh for a free agent visit tomorrow, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. That will mark the second time in

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan was serving as offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals when the Bengals made quarterback Joe Burrow the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.   Callahan once again finds himself coaching a rookie signal-caller after the Titans grabbed Cam Ward with the top

To little surprise, Joe Flacco will begin the 2025 season atop the depth chart. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Monday that the 41-year-old will handle starting duties in Week 1. Flacco has long been seen as the top option for Cleveland. Injuries have been a problem for fellow veteran Kenny Pickett but also rookies Dillon

Per ESPN stats, tight end Brock Bowers led the 2024 Las Vegas Raiders with 112 receptions, 1,194 receiving yards, 153 targets and five touchdown receptions after Las Vegas made him the 13th overall pick of last year’s NFL Draft.  Earlier this year, the Indianapolis Colts grabbed promising tight end Tyler

Sunday saw a pair of trades take place in the NFL, and more could be coming as teams sort out their rosters leading up to the cutdown deadline. In the meantime, a number of high-profile players are still without an extension at this point. Trades for the likes of Terry McLaurin

Quarterback Baker Mayfield approves of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first-round pick. The Buccaneers selected Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with pick No. 19 in the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s already making an impression in preseason. During Saturday’s 17-14 road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 22-year-old made an

Ben DiNucci‘s next NFL opportunity has arrived. The journeyman quarterback announced on Monday that he has signed with the Falcons. [RELATED: Reviewing Falcons’ Offseason] DiNucci’s deal should set him up to see playing time in the Falcons’ preseason finale. Neither starter Michael Penix Jr. nor backup Kirk Cousins will suit up for the

Eyebrows were raised when it was learned over the weekend that the Washington Commanders had activated wide receiver Terry McLaurin off the active/physically unable to perform list after he missed practice time with a supposed ankle injury amid his desire for a multiyear contract extension.  McLaurin is in the final year of his

Matt Judon remains one of the top free agents available around the NFL deep into training camp. That could soon change, however. Judon is set to visit the Dolphins today, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. Wilson adds a signing is expected in this case, with NFL insider Jordan Schultz confirming a

Quarterback Jayden Daniels looked like a potential future superstar as he guided the Washington Commanders to this year’s NFC Championship Game and ran away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award for the 2024 season. Daniels nevertheless understands he must “prove” himself as an NFL QB1 each year. During a

The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings got together for two joint practices last week ahead of this past Saturday’s preseason game involving the clubs that New England won 20-12.  While speaking with CBS Boston over the weekend, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels suggested that second-year quarterback Drake Maye took

Second-year pro  Caleb Williams certainly didn’t look like a quarterback experiencing a rough summer during the  Chicago Bears’ preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night as he led the Bears’ first-team offense on a seven-play, 92-yard opening drive that he finished with a 36-yard touchdown pass.  Following Chicago’s 38-0 win

Nobody needed to see the ball go through the uprights more than Jake Moody at the end of the San Francisco 49ers‘ preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders.  Moody’s 59-yard field goal gave the 49ers a 22-19 win over the Raiders, and might have saved his job. San Francisco

The Detroit Lions may be an elite pass-rusher away from winning their first Super Bowl. Now that one is on the trading block, the team should seize that opportunity.  On Sunday, NFL Media insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported the Cincinnati Bengals are now listening to trade offers for

Malik Nabers has been held out of practice for well over a week as he deals with an injury, and some new details about the ailment surfaced on Sunday. Nabers has been nursing a back injury, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. The injury was described to Raanan as “normal camp

The Cincinnati Bengals seem to have accepted that they may not be able to find common ground with Trey Hendrickson, but it is fair to wonder if they cost themselves by not coming to that realization sooner. Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported on Sunday that the

Houston has agreed to trade the fourth-year receiver to the Eagles, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. One season remains on Metchie’s rookie contract. The 25-year-old Canadian was sidelined for the 2022 season while recovering from Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Since then, he has struggled to carve out a role in the Texans’

While the Washington Commanders may have found their franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels, the franchise has signaled a lack of confidence in the current state of its other skill positions.  Terry McLaurin’s future with the franchise has been hanging in the balance for weeks as the Pro Bowler attempts to

Here are the latest minor moves from around the NFL: Carolina Panthers Signed: QB Bryce Perkins Denver Broncos Placed on IR: OL Nick Gargiulo Signed: FB Adam Prentice Tennessee Titans Waived: DL Philip Blidi Perkins, the reigning UFL MVP, will add some depth to the Panthers’ quarterback room with Andy Dalton sidelined

The Cleveland Browns entered the preseason with four quarterbacks competing for the starting job, but don’t expect all of them to be on the 53-man roster.  On Sunday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced he will name a starting QB before the team’s final preseason game against the Los Angeles

August 17th, 2025 at 8:43pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Saints are trading veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders to the Jaguars, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Saunders, 29, started 27 games for the Saints over the last two seasons. He was not viewed as a good fit for the

New Orleans Saints rookie head coach Kellen Moore still doesn’t seem to love his quarterback options heading into the season.  After a 17-17 home tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Moore refused to name a starting QB in his postgame news conference. “We’ll see,” the coach said when asked

One of the NFL’s most closely-watched training camp competitions will soon have a winner. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Sunday (via Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal) that a decision on the team’s starting quarterback would come “sooner rather than later.” He also offered “the next couple

The NFL’s upcoming regular season will bring plenty of changes, both on and off the field. While some will be obvious, others may be overlooked by casual fans. Here’s what to watch for in 2025. Announcers Fans of former Giants running back Tiki Barber will have to listen to him

Even though the names of the players on the roster have changed, the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ wide receiver room is facing the same big question it did a year ago. It is a question of depth.  Going into both seasons, they had a very good No. 1 wide receiver (George Pickens

The Washington Commanders have another offensive player on the radar for the preseason trade market. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Commanders are open to trading running back Brian Robinson, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Robinson, 26, is entering the final year of his rookie contract. He was a consistent but unspectacular ballcarrier in his first three seasons, recording between 700 and 800 rushing yards in each of the

Reigning UFL MVP Bryce Perkins has parlayed his success into an NFL job. Perkins, a former Arizona State and Virginia quarterback, is signing with the Carolina Panthers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move comes with Panthers backup Andy Dalton dealing with an elbow injury. Perkins won UFL MVP

Except for an early miscue, Trevor Lawrence‘s second preseason game should give Jacksonville Jaguars fans reason for optimism.  On his first drive in a road game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Lawrence slipped and fumbled the ball during a handoff to third-year running back Tank Bigsby. New Orleans

Uchenna Nwosu should be available early in the regular season. The veteran edge rusher passed his physical with the Seahawks on Sunday, per a team announcement. Nwosu opened training camp on the active/PUP list while rehabbing from offseason knee surgery. Given today’s news, though, he is cleared to be activated and

Cincinnati Bengals superstar edge-rusher Trey Hendrickson has wanted a new contract all offseason, and the team — to this point — has been unable and unwilling to meet his demands.  With the season inching closer and talks still not gaining any ground, the Bengals are now reportedly listening to trade

Titans linebacker Cedric Gray entered the league as a fourth-round draftee last year, but his rookie campaign got off to an inauspicious start. He was placed on injured reserve at the end of August, and though he eventually got into seven games, he played just 48 defensive snaps. He stands

The Cleveland Browns are going to announce their starting quarterback decision before the team’s final preseason game this upcoming week, and then use that game as a dress rehearsal for the regular-season opener.  Head coach Kevin Stefanski made that announcement on Sunday. The Browns’ quarterback depth chart is one of